Bring your instrument to life in a professional studio setting with our Player Experience at Soundwave Recording Studio in Nottingham. Whether you play guitar, saxophone, piano, drums, or any other instrument, we’ll capture your performance with clarity, warmth, and detail.
During your session, you’ll work closely with our experienced sound engineer. They will guide you step by step through the recording process, and as a result, you’ll feel confident at every stage. We also use professional equipment from trusted names like SSL and Neumann, ensuring a clean, detailed sound.
We tailor each session to your goals. For example, you might be recording solo pieces, layering parts, accompanying vocals, or creating a polished demo. It’s also perfect for singer-songwriters who want to record vocals and instrument together in one seamless take.
• Piano players: We have an M-Audio hammer-weighted MIDI controller, with access to a variety of amazing acoustic piano sample libraries. Therefore, we can create the perfect sound for your performance.
• Drummers: You’re welcome to use our in-house Gretsch Renown Maple drum kit, ensuring a top-tier percussion experience.
• Guitar players: You can bring your own amps, use our in-house Fender Blues Deluxe, or choose from our vast collection of digital guitar amps.
• Up to 3-hour session with a professional engineer
• Recording, mixing, and mastering of 2 to 3 pieces
• Link to download a digital copy of your recordings
• Gift voucher emailed upon purchase
• Minimum age: 6 (Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)
• Booking: We recommend booking at least a month in advance. However, for weekend sessions, early booking is advised
• Spectators: Up to 3 spectators are welcome. If you need more, please contact us in advance
• Voucher Validity: All vouchers are valid for 6 months from the date of purchase
• Additional Musician: One additional musician can be added for £30
• Enquiries: If you’d like to check availability before purchasing, please fill in our enquiry form
We can also provide professional backing tracks from a large collection of songs. These come from Karaoke Version, which allows us to source individual parts for many tracks. In particular, they work well for solo instruments like guitar or saxophone. For example, you can click the link to see what’s available, or get in touch for details.
Afterwards, we’ll edit, mix, and master your recordings within one week. You’ll then get a download link for your finished tracks, ready to share or release. This experience is ideal for musicians of all levels. As a result, it also makes a great gift for any musician.
